Korea Size Converter: Shoe Sizes (mm) and Clothing Sizes
- Shoes Korean sizes are foot length in millimetres
- Clothes Numbers like 90, 95 and 100 instead of S, M, L
- Brands vary Treat any chart as a starting point
- Best tip Try on, or check the brand’s own chart
Korean shops label shoes in millimetres and clothes with numbers such as 90, 95 and 100. Pick your size below to see the usual Korean equivalent. This is a general guide: every brand cuts differently, so use it to know which size to try on first.
Shoe size converter
Clothing size converter (tops)
How Korean shoe sizes work
Korean shoe sizes are your foot length in millimetres — a 250 fits a foot about 25 cm long. Japanese sizes use the same length in centimetres, so they convert directly. US, UK and EU numbers depend on the brand and on men’s or women’s sizing; the tables use a common sneaker chart.
Women’s shoes
| Korea (mm) | US | UK | EU | Japan (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 220 | 5 | 2.5 | 35.5 | 22 |
| 225 | 5.5 | 3 | 36 | 22.5 |
| 230 | 6 | 3.5 | 36.5 | 23 |
| 235 | 6.5 | 4 | 37.5 | 23.5 |
| 240 | 7 | 4.5 | 38 | 24 |
| 245 | 7.5 | 5 | 38.5 | 24.5 |
| 250 | 8 | 5.5 | 39 | 25 |
| 255 | 8.5 | 6 | 40 | 25.5 |
| 260 | 9 | 6.5 | 40.5 | 26 |
| 265 | 9.5 | 7 | 41 | 26.5 |
| 270 | 10 | 7.5 | 42 | 27 |
Men’s shoes
| Korea (mm) | US | UK | EU | Japan (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 250 | 7 | 6 | 40 | 25 |
| 255 | 7.5 | 6.5 | 40.5 | 25.5 |
| 260 | 8 | 7 | 41 | 26 |
| 265 | 8.5 | 7.5 | 42 | 26.5 |
| 270 | 9 | 8 | 42.5 | 27 |
| 275 | 9.5 | 8.5 | 43 | 27.5 |
| 280 | 10 | 9 | 44 | 28 |
| 285 | 10.5 | 9.5 | 44.5 | 28.5 |
| 290 | 11 | 10 | 45 | 29 |
| 295 | 11.5 | 10.5 | 45.5 | 29.5 |
| 300 | 12 | 11 | 46 | 30 |
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How Korean clothing sizes work
Tops are labelled with numbers that roughly follow chest or bust size: men’s clothes usually run from 85 to 110, women’s from 80 to 100. Many women’s shops also use the older 44 / 55 / 66 / 77 / 88 labels. “Free size” means one size cut to fit a range — often a relaxed fit.
| Sizes for | Korea (85 / 90 / 95 …) | Korea women (44 / 55 / 66 …) | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 80 | 44 | XS |
| Women | 85 | 55 | S |
| Women | 90 | 66 | M |
| Women | 95 | 77 | L |
| Women | 100 | 88 | XL |
| Men | 85 | - | XS |
| Men | 90 | - | S |
| Men | 95 | - | M |
| Men | 100 | - | L |
| Men | 105 | - | XL |
| Men | 110 | - | XXL |
Shopping tips
- Korean cuts are often slimmer in the shoulders and shorter in the sleeves — if you are between sizes, go up.
- Ask to try shoes on: in most shops staff bring your size from the stockroom.
- Exchanges and refunds depend on the shop; keep your receipt and ask before you pay.
- Spending a lot? Check what you can claim back with the Korea tax refund calculator.
General guide — brands and shops use their own charts, so try it on or check the brand’s size table.
FAQ
What is a 250 shoe size in Korea in US size?
A Korean 250 is a foot length of about 25 cm. That is usually a US women’s 8 or a US men’s 7 on a common chart — brands vary.
What does 95 mean in Korean clothing sizes?
It usually matches a men’s M or a women’s L. Korean numbers roughly follow chest or bust size, so check the brand’s chart.
What is size 55 in Korea?
In women’s clothing, 55 usually matches S (Korean 85) and 66 matches M (Korean 90).
Is this size chart exact?
No. It is a general guide; every brand uses its own chart, so try things on when you can.